Awesome January Newsletter

Published: Fri, 01/06/17

 
So many good things to share this New Year!
I hope you can feel my energy, enthusiasm and excitement for the launch of the 2017 Occasions catalog, Sale-a-Bration and my 10 year anniversary with Stampin' Up!.  My hope is that these positive vibes are contagious and you catch the creative spirit.  I can't say enough good things about Stampin' Up! and what it has done for me creatively, socially and as an income.  My hope for the New Year is to have more of you join me in a Stampin' Up! journey of your own - whether it be to place an order, take a class, host a party or join the awesome Stampin' Up! family (just for the discount, as a social means or to make a little to larger income). I am showcasing many new products from the two new catalogs in this newsletter, but there are so many more yet to show.

A short video introducing a few of the new 2017 products

These "lovely" projects are made with the Sending Love Suite

Paper Pumpkin + Sale-A-Bration = AWESOMENESS!
This is a yearly favorite offering - purchase a 3 month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription on sale AND choose a free Sale-a-Bration item.  To increase your savings, you can order multiples of the 3 month pre-paid subscriptions too. With each pre-paid subscription, you will be emailed a code to redeem and a link of where to do it.  Easy to do and easy to save.

This offering is good for new to Paper Pumpkin people AND already existing Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

The 12 month pre-paid subscription is a very special deal because you save $2 per month for your kits, earn $21.50 in Stampin' Rewards (products of your choosing) AND 4 free Sale-a-Bration items.  If you bump up this order by only $35, you will get 5 Sale-a-Bration items PLUS $50 in Stampin' Rewards (you choose any products). That's an incredible deal!!!

These two are made with the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle

Why should YOU purchase a Starter Kit?
I tell everyone and invite everyone to purchase a Starter Kit.  The reason to purchase is different for everyone, but everyone should buy one because it just makes financial sense.  Here are 5 reasons why:

1.  The Starter Kit is the best value/sale in the catalog year round AND especially during Sale-a-Bration.  Normally, you choose ANY products up to $125 and pay only $99 (savings of $26), receive free shipping (saves you $12.50), receive one Paper Pumpkin kit (saves you $20) and a box of catalogs to hand out to friends (value of $15).   During Sale-a-Bration, you also choose ANY two additional stamp sets for free (savings up to $104)
    Recap:     Normal Starter Kit savings - pay $99 and save $73.50!
                    Sale-a-Bration Savings - pay $99 and save up to $177.50!!!!!!!!!!

(This is a fabulous way to get that Big Shot from your wish list).

You can stop there  -  Enjoy the savings and be a one-day Stampin' Up! family member.  Or (and this is what I recommend),
   
2.  After you purchase your Starter Kit, any future purchase of products are discounted to you at 20% (with the opportunity to increase this to 25%).  This 20% in Stampin' Up! language is called instant income.  If you were ordering through me, this income goes to me - but it should be going to you.

3.  If you purchase the Starter Kit through me, you automatically join my team of Wicked Stampahs.  It doesn't matter if you live near me or far far away.  How interactive with the team you are is up to you.  This is what I offer to my team of Wicked Stampahs:

    - My support in any way that you need  (creative or business minded or both)
    - I offer discounts on most of my classes to team members.  I do this for two reasons: one is to teach you stamping techniques and the other is for you to put the dollar difference towards your own orders.
    - I host monthly team meetings (and occasional larger events).  These meetings are mostly creatively based (with some useful business things thrown in).
    - We have a Wicked Stampahs Facebook group where we communicate with each other: asking questions, posting pictures, tips, etc.
    -For those members who don't live close by, you are still connected and supported by me and the team!  

4.  No need to feel overwhelmed or nervous!  The words "Starter Kit" and "demonstrator" may sound a bit scary, but they're not (remember the Starter Kit is just products you chose).  I am happy to get together with you over coffee/tea or a phone call to answer any questions, your expectations, your motive, your concerns and the computer system.

5.  You will receive weekly emails from me and Stampin' Up! with tons of creative ideas, videos and inspiration; a quarterly magazine called Stampin' Success, and have access to a whole website of information and ideas as well as early insight and ordering of new products.  You are really just joining a creative community.


If you have ANY questions or concerns about the Starter Kit, please ask me!  The sooner you join during Sale-a-Bration the sooner you get your new products and perks.

You can click this link to find out more information too.

To the 1st FIVE people who sign up,
I will give you a pair of awesome Stampin' Up! Paper Snips as a Welcome gift!


Happy Birthday from the Party Animal Suite
Did you know that my birthday is on January 10 and I love to receive hand made birthday cards?  Just in case you want to wish me a happy birthday and good year, my address is 3 School Street, Norwell, MA 02061.
 

These sweet delights are made with the Cool Treats Suite

Catalog Kickoff Party, Saturday, January 21
You are invited to come to my home studio any time between 10 am - 1 pm to see and play with many of the new products in both the 2017 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs.  Everyone will go home with a treat from me, plus create some make & takes, see lots of samples, sign up for classes, be with creatively like-minded people, and maybe place an order, book a party or even better, join my team.  This event is free, but RSVPs are required by Thursday, Jan. 19.  Feel free to bring a friend, sister, daughter, neighbor....it's more fun to stamp with a partner.
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My 2017 Class Calendar

 January

>Catalog Kickoff Party!!!  Saturday, January 21, come anytime between 10 – 1pm, RSVP required, free event. Play with the new Catalog products and enjoy all the Sale-a-bration benefits.  Bring some friends to see how much happiness rubber stamps can make you.

>Valentine Cards & Treats, Thursday, January 26 at 10 am and Friday, January 27 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25, RSVP by noon Wed 1/25.

>Two Card Technique Tuesday, Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm, $10, RSVP by noon Mon. 1/30.

February​​​​​​​

>Watercoloring Class, Thursday, February 9 at 10 am and Friday, February 10 at 10 am and 7 pm, $45, RSVP by Friday, Feb. 3 (firm).  Fee includes: own set of new SU Watercolor Pencils, one Aqua Painter, one Blender Pen, case, technique page & cards.  (Bring your own SU watercolor pencils, aqua painter, blender pen and class fee is $20).

>Two Card Technique Tuesday, Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm, $10, RSVP by noon Mon. 2/20.

March

>Birthday Cards & Tags, Thursday, March 2 at 10 am and Friday, March 3 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25, RSVP by noon Wed 3/1.

>Quick & Easy (but beautiful) Cards, Saturday March 11.  You choose to come at 9:30 or noon.  $25 for 6 cards.  You choose your own sentiments: happy birthday, thank you, congrats to you or hello to you.  RSVP by noon Friday 3/10.

>Two Card Technique Tuesday, Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 pm, $10, RSVP by noon Mon. 3/13.

>Open Studio, Saturday, March 25.  Come anytime between 9 am – 4 pm, $5.  Bring your own projects to work on and use my stamps, inks, punches and Big Shot.  Card stock available for 40 cents a sheet.  RSVP by Friday 3/24.

April

>Easter Cards & Treats, Thursday, April 6 at 10 am and Friday, April 7 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25.  RSVP by noon Wed 4/5.

>Two Card Technique Tuesday, Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm, $10, RSVP by noon Mon. 4/17.

>Dragonfly Dreams Class, Thursday, April 27 at 10 am and Friday, April 28 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25.  RSVP by noon Wed 4/26.  This class will feature the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.


Technique Tuesday is a new class offering that will focus on a singular technique (a different one each class).

**You will need to bring your own adhesive to class. Adhesive will be available for purchase.  A list of needed adhesive will be sent with a class confirmation/reminder..


Cancellation policy:  If you need to cancel with less than 48 hours, you will still need to pay the class fee, but I will complete the cards for you.  Project kit class: once the kits are ordered, there is no refund.  I will do the stamping for you and you can complete the kit at home.



Sale-a-Bration's free Hey, Chick Stamp Set

Floral beauties are made with the Special Reason Bundle

Sale-a-Bration Celebration
 

I am hosting a special party and I want you to come.  You will be spoiled and pampered at this "Sale-a-bration Celebration Party".  The only way to receive your invitation is to:


1.  Join my team (details of joining are above).

2.  Host a party or private class of 6-10 people

3.  Spend $150 in products between now and March 31


This party will be held in either April or May (exact date to be determined soon).  If you qualify to come but can't attend, don't worry - I'll spoil you too.


Online Catalog Links




If you did not receive a catalog from me in the mail and would like to receive one, please let me know (along with your address) and I will get one to you.
 
Christine Josti, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
cell: 339/788-1915